Introduction to Philosophy in Human Person Introduction The topic includes the definition of philosophy and and thier branches 1. Epistemology- studies the nature of knowledge and belief 2. Metaphysics- about essence and existence of a being

2. CONTENT STANDARD
The learner understands the meaning and process
of doing philosophy
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point
of view
Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a
broad perspective on life
Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation
from a holistic perspective

3. OBJECTIVES:
Demonstrate an understanding of the
different meanings of philosophy.
Determine the scope of the discipline of the
philosophy.
Explain what makes the study of philosophy a
valuable undertaking.

4. THE NATURE OF
PHILOSOPHY

6. Philosophy is an English translation of
the Greek word “philosophia”.
“philo” means LOVE
“sophia” means WISDOM
PHILOSOPHY means…
“LOVE OF WISDOM”

7. WHAT ARE SOME OF
THE COMMON
MEANINGS OF
PHILOSOPHY?

8. THREE COMMON MEANINGS OF
PHILOSOPYHY:
Ideas, views, principles,
perspectives, or beliefs
The activity of reasoning
An academic course or degree

10. The common meaning of
philosophy is that it refers generally to
ideas, views, principles, perspectives, or
beliefs held either by individuals or
groups of individuals, regardless of the
specific nature of these ideas, views,
principles, perspectives, or beliefs.
For instance, a persons “philosophy in
life”.

11. The common meaning of
philosophy relates to the way we,
Filipinos, ordinarily use or
understand the meaning of the
word “pilosopo” the literal Filipino
translation of the term
“philosopher”.

12. NOW, THE
QUESTION…

13. If philosophy is the activity of a
philosopher, then philosophy is
the activity of the pilosopo. But,
who is the pilosopo? Or what
does a person called a
“pilosopo” do?

14. The person that we call a
“pilosopo”, in most cases,
is one who likes to reason
out or to engage in the
activity of reasoning.

15. For instance…
A reasoning just to evade or cover up an
obvious truth. (defensive strategy)
A reasoning that is simply to irritate or annoy
someone or somebody.
Calling someone a “pilosopo” just to stop the
argument, or does not like to engage in an
argumentation.

16. The rd common meaning of
“philosophy” is that it refers to
an academic subject or course
that is taught usually in colleges,
universities, and seminaries.

17. NOW, HERE
ARE SOME
QUESTIONS…

18. What can be learned
from these common
meanings of philosophy?
Do they tell us the true
nature of philosophy?

19. These meanings
indicate that
philosophy has
become part of our
everyday lives.

20. First, philosophy
refers to ideas,
beliefs, principles,
and the like.
(interpreting or making judgements about the world)

21. Second, philosophy does involve
the activity of reasoning.
Distinguishing between correct
and incorrect forms of reasoning
and engages the purpose of
knowing or determining what is
true.

22. Third, philosophy as an
academic course, does study
reasoning skills and the
nature of morality,
knowledge, social justice,
and others.
(people who wants to become lawyers)

23. ACTIVITY 1

24. Complete the table below by filling in with the information
being asked.(1 whole sheet of paper)

25. Based on your answers in what must be
done before making actions…
Is it helpful that you do this before
making actions? Why or why not?
As a Grade 12 student, what have you
realized about this activity? Reflect and
explain your answers in 3 sentences
only.

27. Points to remember!
When you start to question things outside its
framework, you are doing philosophy.
Philosophy is your principles, ideas,
perspectives and etc.
Philosophy is about reasoning.
Philosophy is an academic course.
Philosophy is “love of wisdom”
Philosophy is also the reflection of you as a
human person.

28. Prepared by: Hannah Faye R. Luna, LPT.